Moussa returns as Hoops aim to maintain European progress

MOUSSA Dembele returns from injury to lead the line for Celtic against Anderlecht in their UEFA Champions League clash at Paradise. Brendan Rodgers’ side are currently third in Group B and are looking to book a place in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League, ensuring European football after Christmas.

In the corresponding game in Belgium back in September, the Hoops won 3-0 thanks to goals from Leigh Griffiths, Patrick Roberts and Scott Sinclair.

The 21-year-old French striker is one of five changes that Brendan Rodgers makes from the side which beat Motherwell 5-1 at the weekend, with hat-trick hero Odsonne Edouard dropping to the bench.

Jozo Simunovic, Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong and James Forrest also come in the starting XI for what is a vital European tie for the Hoops.

Kick-off at Paradise is 7.45pm. For live updates of the game, follow the club’s official Twitter feed @celticfc